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East Of England

Breckland District

Thomas Paine Statue, Thetford – Thetford Priory Ruins loop from Thetford

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East Of England

Breckland District

Thomas Paine Statue, Thetford – Thetford Priory Ruins loop from Thetford

Easy

8

riders

Thomas Paine Statue, Thetford – Thetford Priory Ruins loop from Thetford

01:09

20.4km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.19 km for 78 m

After 19.0 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.24 km

The Wetherspoon

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place to stop for food and hydration

Tip by

2

1.91 km

Thetford Castle Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

Thetford Castle is a medieval motte and bailey castle, largely destroyed in 1173 by Henry II, although the huge motte, the second largest man-made mound in England, remains intact.

Tip by

3

19.0 km

Captain Mainwaring Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

The statue was unveiled in June 2010 and was funded by Friends of Thetford Museum. The Dad's Army Museum is nearby in Cage Lane in Thetford, dedicated to the BBC comedy series Dad's Army.

Tip by

4

19.0 km

Captain Mainwaring Statue

Highlight • Monument

5

19.2 km

Thomas Paine Statue, Thetford

Highlight • Monument

The statue of Thomas Paine was sculpted by Sir Charles Wheeler, President of the Royal Academy, and erected in 1964 in Thetford, Paine's birthplace.

Thomas Paine was an English-born American …

Tip by

6

19.7 km

Thetford Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Thetford priory is a beautiful abandoned building be ware if the ghost

Tip by

B

20.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

4.81 km

1.81 km

656 m

442 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

4.08 km

1.17 km

149 m

110 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 14 October

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13°C

13 %

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